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Tony Scott's gripping crime thriller Man On Fire (2004) is nothing less than a tour de force that digs into your soul.
Denzel Washington gives the best performance of his career as John Creasy, a tormented former assassin hired to protect a young woman in Mexico City. His rage and pain are palpable in every glance.
Paul Cameron's cinematography is a heady high that immerses us in Creasy's frantic quest for revenge. The streets of Mexico City come alive in lawless surrealism as Creasy's dark past draws closer.
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Dakota Fanning plays Pita perfectly, radiating innocence amidst the corruption. Her chemistry with Washington brings fatherly tenderness amidst the chaos.
Scott orchestrates breathtaking twists and turns with the panache of a fearless storyteller. His trademark edgy style places us in Creasy's deteriorating psyche during the precipitous finale. Sound and image merge in unnerving, kinetic power.
A man on fire's redemption, Man On Fire demands respect as a fever dream of a crime saga that redefines the genre.
The brutal collaboration between Washington and Scott is nothing less than art in motion.
Denzel Washington received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor for his volcanic portrayal of Creasy.
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Critics' groups praised his neo-noir craftsmanship, but Oscar voters overlooked his cinematic achievements.
It grossed more than $78 million worldwide on a budget of $50 million, a testament to its global appeal.
